This is the 8177th most frequent German word.
instinct
An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in response to certain stimuli.
Here, 'Instinkt' is used as a noun to describe the natural behaviors aiding survival.
Der Instinkt eines Tieres hilft ihm, in der Wildnis zu überleben.
The instinct of an animal helps it survive in the wild.
In this context, 'Instinkt' refers to an innate ability or intuition.
Er hatte einen Instinkt dafür, gute Entscheidungen zu treffen.
He had an instinct for making good decisions.
The plural form 'Instinkte' is used here to denote multiple innate traits.